AAT Accountant Apprentice

  • Begbies Traynor Group
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • £16000 per annum

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 with Begbies Traynor Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial enquiries, statutory reports and documents whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    245966
  • Wages
    £16,000 p/a
  • Hours
    36.25 per week
  • Date Posted
    02/02/2024
  • Start Date
    01/08/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    18 months

  • Location
    Leicester
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Accountancy
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Assistant accountant (ST0002)
  • Employer
    Begbies Traynor Group

Description

Accounting Apprenticeship

Are you thinking about your options after college? Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working with a supportive team, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Begbies Traynor plc is a leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy with over 1200 colleagues who deliver exceptional advice and support to clients from a comprehensive network of UK and offshore locations. Our Insolvency division is the UK’s leading business rescue and recovery specialist. We support financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options and we’re proud to have been appointed to more insolvency cases than any other firm in the UK.

We have an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity available to work in our Leicester office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.


What will you do?
Over 5 or 6 years you will study towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will

  • Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life.
  • Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases.
  • Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters.
  • Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial.
  • distress from a wide range of industries and sectors.
  • Be predominantly based in our Leicester office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices.


What will we do?
We’re a growing and ambitious company and we’re looking for people who can help shape our future. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We do this by

  • Supporting you to fast track your career and achieve your professional qualifications
  • Providing on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences.
  • Regularly checking in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
  • Helping you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
  • Connecting you with other Apprentices who are at similar stages of their career so you can support each other as you progress through your studies
  • Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group through our Colleague Networks, which could involve building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools.
  • Providing a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.

What we are looking for

  • Desire to work in a professional services environment.
  • Ability to communicate well with both colleagues and external parties.
  • Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems.
  • Confidence when undertaking new or unfamiliar tasks.
  • Self-motivation and ability to combine study and work.
  • 3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C (obtained or predicted).
  • 9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 245966)

Company website : https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com/offices/leicester-insolvency-practitioners

  • Problem solving skills.
  • 3 A-levels or equivalent at A* to C (obtained or predicted).
  • 9 to 4 in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent.

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3

Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

  • Advanced Bookkeeping.

  • Final Accounts Preparation.

  • Management Accounting: Costing.

  • Indirect Tax.

  • Advanced Synoptic Assessment.

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

  • Desire to work in a professional services environment.
  • Ability to communicate well with both colleagues and external parties.
  • Natural curiosity and desire to solve problems.
  • Confidence when undertaking new or unfamiliar tasks.
  • Self-motivation and ability to combine study and work.

  • Supporting you to fast track your career and achieve your professional qualifications
  • Providing on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences.
  • Regularly checking in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
  • Helping you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
  • Connecting you with other Apprentices who are at similar stages of their career so you can support each other as you progress through your studies
  • Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group through our Colleague Networks, which could involve building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools.
  • Providing a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits include:

  • 23 days holiday.
  • Employee pension contribution 5% and Employer pension contribution 3%.
  • Income protection.
  • Life insurance.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.

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